Weathering

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This statue was probably destroyed by _____.

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Acid Rain

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Chemical weathering causes rocks to change into new types of rocks. True or false?

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True

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Which of the following probably did not cause this statue to wear down? Options: Rain, Wind, Snow, Animals

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Animals

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Which chemical creates rust? Options: Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Neon

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Oxygen

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The statue of liberty is made of copper. It was originally brown but has since turned green. This is probably due to: Oxygen, Acid Rain, Carbon Dioxide, Humans

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Oxygen

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks

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The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

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weathering

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How does wind abrasion work?

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Wind-blown sediment strikes a surface.

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During chemical weathering, what can happen to the type of rock that has undergone chemical weathering?

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A new rock is produced that is different from the original rock.

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Mechanical weathering

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Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces.